I guess I wouldn't expect it to be very long for 3 quid, unless is was …I guess I wouldn't expect it to be very long for 3 quid, unless is was specifically advertised as a "Large Burntwood Trough". I would say that as troughs go, at 1 ft 8 inches it is not large.

If you're relying on accurate descriptions in bargain/discount stores you must be serially disappointed

If you need something 6' long best look for a horse trough Might cost a bit more than 3 quid, though.